The YMCA of the Northwoods will be running their first E-sports program as part of the national Y of the USA pilot program starting this April. We are at the forefront of this new endeavor to reach our youth. Please check back for details or email Matt at msteingraber@ymcanw.org
April 5 – May 26th Details
- Grades 6-8
- Everyone Must Be Registered by April 1st because this is a National Program
- Participants can choose to play one game (NBA2K21, Rocket League, Super Smash Bros.)
- This program is 100% ONLINE not in person at the Y.
- Each player must have their own system, unfortunately sharing is not allowed for this style of a league
- Players are also responsible for owning their own copy of the games
- Everyone must have access to the internet and to zoom/discord (online chat system that is monitored by the Y to ensure safety) through a phone/tablet/computer
- Players are expected to attend both days
- Mondays will primarily be practice and internal competition as well as when we teach nutrition, gaming strategy, sleep habits, and other important aspects of health and becoming great gamers.
Midwest Region
Below are all the Y’s that are in our region that we will potentially be playing against! We are one of just two Y’s in the state of Wisconsin that are playing. We are really excited about the opportunity!
| YMCA of Lincoln | Lincoln, NE |
| Irving Park YMCA – Metro Chicago | Chicago, IL |
| Dixon Family YMCA | Dixon, IL |
| Hastings YMCA | Hastings, MN |
| Monroe Family YMCA | Monroe, MI |
| Dow Bay Area Family YMCA | Bay City, MI |
| Champaign County YMCA | Urbana, OH |
| Greater Peoria Family YMCA | Peoria, IL |
| West Cook YMCA | Oak Park, IL |
| Two Rivers YMCA | Moline, IL |
| Worthington Area YMCA | Worthington, MN |
| Portage Township YMCA | Portage, IN |
| YMCA at Pabst Farms and Watertown Area | Oconomowoc, WI |
| YOTN – Elk River and Sports | Elk River, MN |
| Fort Wayne – Renaissnce Point | Fort Wayne, IN |
| YMCA of the Northwoods | Rhinelander, WI |
| Fort Wayne – Parkview Family YMCA | Fort Wayne, IN |
| Fort Wayne – Parkview | Fort Wayne, IN |
| Barbara B Jordan YMCA | Martinsville, IN |
| Parkview Huntington Family YMCA | Huntington, IN |
| Quincy | Quincy, IL |
| Omaha | Omaha, NE |
| St. Louis | St. Louis, MO |